Sunday, September 14, 2014

Portland Press Herald: In this photo provided by the Hollywood Bowl, the orchestra, led by conductor Thomas Wilkins in a Homer Simpson costume, performs at the world premiere of “The Simpsons Take the Bowl” at the legendary concert venue Friday in Los Angeles. The Associated Press

‘The Simpsons’ toast 25 years with songs and stars

The Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, which featured several members
wearing tall, blue Marge Simpson wigs, performed as classic clips from
the show’s past 25 seasons.

By SANDY COHENThe Associated Press

LOS ANGELES – Bart and Lisa Simpson, Chief Wiggam and son Ralph,
bartender Moe and Apu from Kwik-E-Mart came to the Hollywood Bowl to
celebrate 25 years of “The Simpsons.”

Those characters are performed by three actors – Nancy Cartwright,
Yeardley Smith and Hank Azaria – who hosted the world premiere of “The
Simpsons Take the Bowl” at the legendary concert venue Friday. The
program featured music, stars and reminiscences from TV’s
longest-running scripted show.

The Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, which featured several members wearing
tall, blue Marge Simpson wigs, performed as classic clips from the
show’s past 25 seasons played on big screens above them. The 26th season
of “The Simpsons” begins Sept. 28.